Vocabulary
The seasonal winds and rains that cause flooding in India
Monsoon
This philosophy was established on the belief that people were inherently bad and needed structure to deter bad behavior
Legalism
Empire of India in 321 BC ruled by Chandragupta
Maurya dynasty
What geographic feature separates India from China?
The Himalayan Mountains
What structure did China build to defend itself from invaders?
The Great Wall of China
The belief in the rebirth of the soul into another being
Reincarnation
One of the worlds most popular religions who celebrates many God's including the creator Brahma
Hinduism
Who was Chandragupta's son who became emperor in 268 BC
Asoka
What are the main 2 rivers in China
The Yellow River (North)
The Yangzi River (South)
True or False: India, developed into a center of world trade?
True
A transcendent state in which there is no suffering, desire, or state of self
Nirvana
The Ultimate goal of reaching unity with Brahma is called __________.
Moksha
What philosophy of governance did the Qin Dynasty have?
Legalism
Ancient Civilizations often establish themselves next to what geological feature?
River Valleys
What material was China most known for producing and selling world wide?
Silk
The father or eldest son makes the decisions for the household in this type of home
Patriarchal
Siddhartha Gautama created this religion after seeing death and poverty. It was unique in that it used meditation and rejected the Caste system
Buddhism
What philosophy of governance did the Han dynasty have?
Confucianism
Plateau
Give an example of an advancement China made for engineering
Suspension bridges, pumps, and wheel barrows
A person can come close to achieving Moksha by obeying the laws of _________
Dharma
What are the 5 levels of the Caste system
Brahmins (Priests)
Kshatriyas (Warriors)
Vaishyas (Herders and Farmers)
Shudras (unskilled workers)
Pariahs (untouchables)
How did the Empires use the Caste System to control the people within their society
(Open ended response)
How did geography effect the unification of India
the diverse geography created different cultures and languages which made it difficult to unite
Which Dynasty caused most of China's problems through harsh laws, high taxes, and forced labor?
Qin Dynasty